Khamzat Chimaev gained the UFC middleweight title on Saturday to increase his undefeated document to 15-0, however Joe Rogan does not think about him unbeatable.
Regardless of many already believing him to be top-of-the-line within the sport, ‘Borz’ has now established himself as a real pound-for-pound standout. The 31-year-old showcased dominant grappling towards former champion Dricus Du Plessis within the UFC 319 curtain nearer on August 16.
Whereas his efficiency was spectacular, Khamzat Chimaev may have an issue awaiting him within the 185 lbs division. In response to Joe Rogan, UFC newcomer Reinier De Ridder may pose a critical menace to Chimaev’s title reign.
De Ridder has been nothing wanting spectacular since his transfer to the octagon from ONE Championship. In simply 9 months, the Dutchman has amassed 4 wins within the UFC, and hoping so as to add a fifth straight victory when he collides with Anthony Hernandez in October.
Giving the grappler his flowers, Joe Rogan named De Ridder as a possible downside for Khamzat Chimaev.
“Reinier De Ridder, particularly, given his capacity to grapple on the bottom, and likewise his capacity to land pictures standing,” Rogan stated when referencing who may problem Chimaev for his title throughout the post-fight broadcast.
“Significantly that knee he lands. That’s nasty… Toughness, expertise, he throws these mixtures with that lengthy lead-in knee. He is fascinating.”
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Former UFC middleweight kingpin Luke Rockhold agrees with Joe Rogan.
Rockhold named Reinier De Ridder among the many names of fighters who may dethrone Chimaev of his title.
“I do not like to present him a lot credit score as a result of he is not that good however I nonetheless assume a man like Paulo Costa would pose issues.”
“His wrestling protection shouldn’t be dangerous and have a look at what he did towards Yoel Romero…”
“In actuality, I like De Ridder. He is in all probability the primary selection for this factor, for certain.”
